US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Bowers Hill · Structure no. 000000000021920

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,996 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Ebl
CrossesRotunda Ave & Aband RR
LocationBowers Hill
RouteInterstate 64
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78309, -76.39429
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,463 (2022)
Projected traffic61,996 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR carry?

About 42,463 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over Rotunda Ave & Aband RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.